Smilow
K-12 School in Washington, DC, DC · 5300 Blaine St. NE · 20019
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 79 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 36.5 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 102.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 355 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,186,791 kWh |
| Natural gas | 0 therms |
| Water use | 847 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 110,869 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM5811460:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 79 | +16 | 36.5 kBtu/ft² | 355 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 63 | +21 | 53.6 kBtu/ft² | 464 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 42 | +29 | 65.9 kBtu/ft² | 555 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 13 | -27 | 72.5 kBtu/ft² | 586 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 40 | -7 | 52.5 kBtu/ft² | 438 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 47 | +2 | 60.1 kBtu/ft² | 514 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 45 | -13 | 63.7 kBtu/ft² | 537 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 58 | +11 | 60.2 kBtu/ft² | 566 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 47 | 55.2 kBtu/ft² | 572 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS
DC's Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) require buildings below the performance standard to improve on 5-year compliance cycles, with penalties for buildings that fail to meet their pathway.
Ownership
KIPP DC
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Location
- Address
- 5300 Blaine St. NE
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20019
- Coordinates
- 38.89195, -76.92464
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Smilow's energy grade?
Smilow scores 79 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band B (Above median (70–84)) — in its 2024 Washington, DC disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Smilow use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 36.5 kBtu/ft² (102.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 110,869 sq ft, including 1,186,791 kWh of electricity and 0 therms of natural gas.
What are Smilow's carbon emissions?
Smilow reported 355 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (3.2 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2024. DC's Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) require buildings below the performance standard to improve on 5-year compliance cycles, with penalties for buildings that fail to meet their pathway.
Dataset updated . Source: Building Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record dc:PM5811460:2024.